Elring 444.450 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Elring 444.450 Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Elring 444.450 is an engine cylinder head gasket set for BMW inline-six applications that require a 2.05 mm head gasket thickness. This set includes valve stem seals and is listed for Repair Stage A service work, making it a practical choice for cylinder head resealing on select BMW 325i, 325iX, 525i, and 528e models.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket set for BMW engine sealing service
• Part number 444.450 for catalog and cross-reference lookup
• 2.05 mm thickness noted in the fitment data
• Includes valve stem seals
• Repair stage A
• Additional required article: 820.229

Fitment Details

• Fits 1987-1993 BMW 325i, N/A, thickness: 2.05 mm.
• Fits 1988-1991 BMW 325iX, N/A, thickness: 2.05 mm.
• Fits 1989-1990 BMW 525i, N/A, thickness: 2.05 mm.
• Fits 1987 BMW 528e, N/A, thickness: 2.05 mm; from 01/1987.

What This Gasket Set Helps Address

• Head gasket leakage between the cylinder head and engine block
• Oil or coolant seepage at the cylinder head sealing surfaces
• Valve stem seal wear during top-end engine service
• Compression loss related to worn sealing components
• Repeat teardown caused by incomplete resealing parts

Installation Notes

Verify the required additional article 820.229 before beginning service. Confirm the engine specification and gasket thickness match the vehicle and engine code, especially on BMW 325i, BMW 325iX, BMW 525i, and BMW 528e applications. Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly and follow factory torque and tightening sequence procedures during cylinder head installation.

Quality Assurance

Elring is an established sealing-system brand used in engine repair applications. This part cross-references MAHLE HS4839W and Victor Reinz 02-27035-03 for the same application.